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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Deyna Hardison
Date: March 31, 2005 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES 86 JOBS AND $10 MILLION INVESTMENT IN HALIFAX COUNTY
One NC Fund Helps AirBoss of America Open Rubber Plant in Scotland Neck
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley announced today that AirBoss of America, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality rubber-based products, will open a manufacturing facility in Scotland Neck, creating 86 jobs and investing more than $10 million in Halifax County during the next three years. The announcement was made possible in part by a $150,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.
“AirBoss of America’s decision to open its first permanent U.S. rubber manufacturing plant in North Carolina is a tremendous win for the company, the community and the state,” said Easley. “We will continue to form partnerships with businesses throughout the country and the world to ensure that North Carolina remains highly competitive in the global economy.”
The 86 new jobs will pay an average salary of $540 a week plus benefits, which is almost $100 more than Halifax County’s weekly average of $442.
AirBoss plans to sign a lease in early April and will take over the 102,000-square-foot former Fulflex building, which has been vacant since 2001. AirBoss is one of North America’s leading custom rubber mixing companies with the capacity to supply more than 200 million pounds of rubber annually. AirBoss designs and molds natural synthetic rubber for the transportation and industrial fields.
“Rapid growth has led to the need to establish a major manufacturing presence in the United States,” said Kim Aagaard, chief operating officer of AirBoss of America Inc. “We chose Scotland Neck because of the proximity to important customers, the quality of the manufacturing facility and the availability of an experienced workforce in the area.”
The One North Carolina Fund helps the state recruit and expand quality jobs by providing financial assistance to businesses or industries deemed by the governor to be vital to a healthy and growing state economy. Through the use of this Fund, more than 13,000 jobs and $1.8 billion in investments have been created since 2001.
Other contributors that made this announcement possible include the N.C. Department of Commerce, Halifax County and the town of Scotland Neck.
For more information about AirBoss or possible job opportunities, visit www.airbossofamerica.com.
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Deyna Hardison
Date: March 31, 2005 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES 86 JOBS AND $10 MILLION INVESTMENT IN HALIFAX COUNTY
One NC Fund Helps AirBoss of America Open Rubber Plant in Scotland Neck
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley announced today that AirBoss of America, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality rubber-based products, will open a manufacturing facility in Scotland Neck, creating 86 jobs and investing more than $10 million in Halifax County during the next three years. The announcement was made possible in part by a $150,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.
“AirBoss of America’s decision to open its first permanent U.S. rubber manufacturing plant in North Carolina is a tremendous win for the company, the community and the state,” said Easley. “We will continue to form partnerships with businesses throughout the country and the world to ensure that North Carolina remains highly competitive in the global economy.”
The 86 new jobs will pay an average salary of $540 a week plus benefits, which is almost $100 more than Halifax County’s weekly average of $442.
AirBoss plans to sign a lease in early April and will take over the 102,000-square-foot former Fulflex building, which has been vacant since 2001. AirBoss is one of North America’s leading custom rubber mixing companies with the capacity to supply more than 200 million pounds of rubber annually. AirBoss designs and molds natural synthetic rubber for the transportation and industrial fields.
“Rapid growth has led to the need to establish a major manufacturing presence in the United States,” said Kim Aagaard, chief operating officer of AirBoss of America Inc. “We chose Scotland Neck because of the proximity to important customers, the quality of the manufacturing facility and the availability of an experienced workforce in the area.”
The One North Carolina Fund helps the state recruit and expand quality jobs by providing financial assistance to businesses or industries deemed by the governor to be vital to a healthy and growing state economy. Through the use of this Fund, more than 13,000 jobs and $1.8 billion in investments have been created since 2001.
Other contributors that made this announcement possible include the N.C. Department of Commerce, Halifax County and the town of Scotland Neck.
For more information about AirBoss or possible job opportunities, visit www.airbossofamerica.com.
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